Hiking instead of shopping? MN parks will be free again on Black Friday

This year's day-after-Thanksgiving bargains in Minnesota will again include an invitation to visit state parks without paying an entry fee.

All 75 of Minnesota's parks and recreation areas will waive their fees on Friday, Nov. 25, state officials said Monday.

This will be an encore to last year's first foray into waiving park fees on Black Friday. It proved to be a popular idea last year, with some visitors calling the parks a welcome alternative to busy shopping centers.

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Which park to choose?

The DNR says most Minnesotans are within a half-hour drive of a state park. You can use their Park Finder to locate one near you.